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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Midwife's Apprentice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alyce look upon her actions in Chapter 11?
(a) As an improvement.
(b) As a failure.
(c) As a series of confusing actions.
(d) As a success.

2. What name does Will first call Alyce after she saves him?
(a) Brat.
(b) Beetle.
(c) Bug.
(d) Dung Beetle.

3. Who is married with thirteen children in Chapter 4?
(a) The mason.
(b) The baker.
(c) The butcher.
(d) The doctor.

4. Why does Alyce take the back roads to the manor?
(a) To avoid an accident on the main road.
(b) So that she isn't seen.
(c) To save time.
(d) The views are much more pleasant.

5. According to Beetle, why is the midwife's surname Sharp?
(a) She always brings knives with her in case she needs to perform a surgery.
(b) She has a pointed nose and sharp features.
(c) She has a piercing voice.
(d) She is quick-witted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joan name her child?

2. How do the villagers react to the cow's birth in Chapter 7?

3. Why does Alyce decide that the cat should have a name in Chapter 6?

4. Why doesn't the man believe that his wife might be having a baby in Chapter 16?

5. What does Alyce do to help Will in Chapter 6?

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